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Is SHACK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHACK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHACK mean?

  1. noun

    small crude shelter used as a dwelling

  2. verb

    make one's home in a particular place or community

    “may parents reside in Florida”

  3. verb

    move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly

    “John trailed behind his class mates”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SHACK

Single letters that turn SHACK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of SHACK

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHACK

The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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